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Tastes Like Chicken: A History of America's Favorite Bird,Used
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From the domestication of the bird nearly ten thousand years ago to its current status as our goto meat, the history of this seemingly commonplace bird is anything but ordinary.How did chicken achieve the culinary ubiquity it enjoys today? Its hard to imagine, but there was a point in history, not terribly long ago, that individual people each consumed less than ten pounds of chicken per year. Today, those numbers are strikingly different: we consumer nearly twentyfive times as much chicken as our greatgrandparents did.Collectively, Americans devour 73.1 million pounds of chicken in a day, close to 8.6 billion birds per year. How did chicken rise from nearinvisibility to being in seemingly "every pot," as per Herbert Hoover's famous promise?Emelyn Rude explores this fascinating phenomenon in Tastes Like Chicken. With meticulous research, Rude details the ascendancy of chicken from its humble origins to its centrality on grocery store shelves and in restaurants and kitchens. Along the way, she reveals startling key points in its history, such as the moment it was first stuffed and roasted by the Romans, how the ancients obsession with cockfighting helped the animal reach Western Europe, and how slavery contributed to the ubiquity of fried chicken today.In the spirit of Mark Kurlanskys Cod and Bee Wilson's Consider the Fork, Tastes Like Chicken is a fascinating, clever, and surprising discourse on one of Americas favorite foods.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main topic of 'Tastes Like Chicken' by Emelyn Rude? A: 'Tastes Like Chicken' explores the history of chicken in America, detailing its journey from domestication to becoming a staple meat in American diets.
- Q: How many pages does 'Tastes Like Chicken' have? A: 'Tastes Like Chicken' consists of 272 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: When was 'Tastes Like Chicken' published? A: 'Tastes Like Chicken' was published on August 2, 2016.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Tastes Like Chicken'? A: The author of 'Tastes Like Chicken' is Emelyn Rude.
- Q: What are some key historical points discussed in the book? A: The book discusses various historical points, including the Romans roasting chicken, the influence of cockfighting on chicken's spread to Western Europe, and the role of slavery in popularizing fried chicken.
- Q: Is 'Tastes Like Chicken' suitable for readers interested in food history? A: 'Tastes Like Chicken' is well-suited for readers interested in culinary history, as it offers in-depth research and insights into the evolution of chicken in American cuisine.
- Q: Does the book contain any illustrations or photographs? A: The product details do not specify whether 'Tastes Like Chicken' includes illustrations or photographs.
- Q: What genre does 'Tastes Like Chicken' belong to? A: 'Tastes Like Chicken' falls under the genre of culinary history.
- Q: What can readers expect to learn from 'Tastes Like Chicken'? A: Readers can expect to gain insights into the cultural and historical significance of chicken in America, including its rise to prominence as a preferred meat.